48 RQS - DZCO Deployment Kit
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 48th Rescue Squadron, is soliciting quotes for DZCO (Drop Zone Control Officer) Deployment Kits. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement for commercial items, with a firm-fixed-price contract anticipated. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, with the latest (Amendment 3) clarifying the centered placement of the logo on the wind blades. Quotes are due by May 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for DZCO Deployment Kits, comprising a mix of brand-name only and brand-name or equal items. Key deliverables include:
- CLIN 0001: Phantom AZL-15® Kit AMP-3 / Box in 1 (Brand name Only) (2 units)
- CLIN 0002: Crossfire® HD 8x42 (Brand name or Equal) (4 units)
- CLIN 0003: 1630 Protector Transport Case (Brand name Only) (4 units)
- CLIN 0004: GoSports Classic Cornhole Bean Bags Set of 4 (Brand name or Equal) (8 units)
- CLIN 0005: Cammenga Official US Military Tritium Lensatic Compass (Brand name or Equal) (4 units)
- CLIN 0006: Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with Link and Vane Mount, Olive Drab (Brand name Only) (4 units)
- CLIN 0007: Pull Up Cords Wind Blade (MEDIUM, POLE SET & BAG MEDIUM, Black, with 48 RQS logo centered) (2 units)
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (changed from Woman Owned Small Business via Amendment 1)
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Size Standard: 1,350 employees)
- Procurement Type: Partial Brand Name Only
- Applicable Regulations: Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, DFARS, DAFFARS, and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12.
- Place of Performance: Tucson, AZ
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 29, 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) via email.
- Quotes Due: May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT via email.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest price and technical acceptability. Technical acceptability is defined by the quoter's capability statement to procure the specified equipment. Past performance will not be evaluated.
- Quote Requirements: Must include Company Name, Company Address, CAGE Code, and Small Business Type. Quotes must not exceed 4 pages.
Additional Notes
This solicitation, identified as Amendment 3, incorporates updates regarding the wind blade logo placement and confirms previous changes to the set-aside and response date. An ombudsman is available for concerns after initial contact with the contracting officer. Contractors must not use Class I Ozone Depleting Substances.